What’s happening where and when
Christmas through the ages at Coventry Transport Museum
27 November 2008With the world's largest collection of British road transport and the chance to experience Christmas through the ages, Coventry Transport Museum is the place to go this December. Whilst you rattle...... Continue reading
Woktastic has joined the Frankfurt German market
27 November 2008Woktastic Japanese noodle and sushi restaurant has joined the vibrant Frankfurt German market in Birmingham city centre by opening a stall next to the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.Hungry and...... Continue reading
Birmingham's School of Jewellery launches new website
27 November 2008Birmingham School of Jewellery, Europe’s largest Jewellery School, has launched a brand new website www.schoolofjewellery.co.uk. The launch coincides with Brilliantly Birmingham’s...... Continue reading
One of the First Holiday Inn Express Hotels in the UK
26 November 2008Express by Holiday Inn Walsall opened in November 2007, and has become an established player in the local Hotel market and is popular amongst business and leisure travellers alike. Located right next...... Continue reading
What’s on at Thinktank and IMAX Cinema December 2008
26 November 2008Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum and IMAX Cinema at Millennium Point offer a whole world of festive fun for all the family this December.Alongside a jam-packed programme of family science shows,...... Continue reading
Sea Life Sanctuary Produces First Turtle Babies
26 November 2008A new Turtle Sanctuary at Birmingham’s National Sea Life Centre has produced its first off-spring…. two unusual turtle tots the size of 50 pence pieces.The baby red-bellied short-necked...... Continue reading
Lasan Celebrates Awards Success at Asian Business Awards
25 November 2008Birmingham’s Lasan Restaurant has added to its list of award-wins following a triumph at this year’s Institute of Asian Business Awards.Lasan picked up the award for ‘Best...... Continue reading
Bashy
25 November 2008As part of The Drum’s UnionBlack season, we are proud to welcome to the stage one of the hottest talents on the UK grime scene, MC Bashy. Bashy is appearing as part of our Livebox showcase on...... Continue reading
SVR ‘Christmas Carol Trains’ Provide a Perfect Antidote to Seasonal Cynicism
25 November 2008Cynical about Christmas? Dischuffed by the overly-commercial exploitation of the ‘season of goodwill’? The Severn Valley Railway has the perfect spiritual remedy, guaranteed to make...... Continue reading
Food and Drink Awards
25 November 2008Junior chefs proved they could stand the heat in the kitchen by creating and cooking their winning dishes for guests at a prestigious food and drink competition in Coventry.Chefs at the Ricoh Arena...... Continue reading
Take That Announce Brand New Date For Their The Circus Live Summer 2009 Stadium Tour
25 November 2008Take That today announced a brand new date for their 2009 summer stadium tour, The Circus Live, at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.Gary, Howard, Jason and Mark will play in the stadium bowl on Tuesday,...... Continue reading
Brilliantly Birmingham 2008: All That Glitters This Christmas
25 November 2008Brilliantly Birmingham, a unique celebration of Birmingham’s long standing reputation for jewellery design and production, returns for the ninth year showcasing an array of innovative work by a...... Continue reading
Santa Parks Himself at Drayton Manor This Christmas
21 November 2008Drayton Manor Theme Park has been in negotiations all year and can finally announce that it has signed a contract with the real Santa* to appear at Drayton Manor Theme Park throughout the Christmas...... Continue reading
Rebuilt Severn Valley Railway Scoops a Full House of Awards
21 November 2008Less than a year ago, the Severn Valley Railway was ‘on the ropes’, the line between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth devastated by flood damage, and with incessant rain repeatedly disrupting...... Continue reading
Barefoot dips its toes into Birmingham
18 November 2008Barefoot wine has stepped into Birmingham, and is set to take the city by storm. Summer may be over, but the season’s carefree and warm attitudes are to remain. Epitomising Californian cool and...... Continue reading
Strictly Aaja Nachle (Strictly Come Dancing)
17 November 2008Strictly Aaja Nachle is a unique, vibrant and refreshing musical adaptation of the critically acclaimed Bollywood film and will be coming to The Drum on Thu 27 Nov, 7.30pm. The show follows the story...... Continue reading
Opus Restaurant wins The Heart of England ‘Taste of the Heart Restaurant Award 2008’
14 November 2008We are delighted to announce that Opus Restaurant has won Heart of England’s ‘Taste of the Heart’ Award for 2008. The Heart of England judges looked for restaurants throughout the...... Continue reading
Jam House Gig Listings - December
14 November 2008Wednesday 03/12/2008
Christmas @ The JamHouse: 18:00 - 00:00Restaurant & bars open from 6pm The live show tonight begins at 9.30pmDress code: Smart Casual, no Sportswear or Trainers. Smart Jeans...... Continue reading
Dove Spa Coming to Merry Hill
14 November 2008Dove Spa is proud to announce the imminent launch of a Dove Spa salon in the Merry Hill Centre, West Midlands in November 2008.This will be the first salon to open in a retail shopping destination, as...... Continue reading
The Drum and Stones of Ujima presents: Children of the Emperor - Album Launch
12 November 2008Get set for a night of great live music and top DJ's sets as one of the Birmingham’s hottest reggae bands, as Stones of Ujima celebrate the launch of their sensational new album ‘Children...... Continue reading
The Herbert in Coventry reveals its £20 million refurbishment
12 November 2008About 300 people attended the official re-opening of Coventry’s multi-million pound art gallery and museum.The final phases of the spectacular £20 million transformation and extension of...... Continue reading
Birmingham Baulks at New Nights Out
11 November 2008City’s social life is ruined by “Hobby Horror”From salsa to speed dating, casinos to kung-fu, the people of Birmingham are desperate to diversify in their spare time but four in ten...... Continue reading
Scouting for Girls support at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry
10 November 2008A former Notts County winger is set to play at the Ricoh Arena in front of thousands of screaming fans.However, it will be Sam Beeton’s talents as a singer and musician that will be on show in...... Continue reading
Festive Fun at Thomas Land
10 November 2008The award-winning Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire, will celebrate this year’s festive season by re-opening its popular Thomas Land™ attraction.Thomas Land will be...... Continue reading
Totally Tchaikovsky
10 November 2008Tchaikovsky lovers will have the chance to hear a very personal interpretation from the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s new music director, Andris Nelsons as he pays homage to the great...... Continue reading
Oceana Live Wire Sessions
10 November 2008As weekend’s go there’s little to match the offering at Birmingham’s exclusive Oceana nightclub in Hurst Street – still rated as the city’s favourite hot spot.The...... Continue reading
Brummies in Quest for the Body Beautiful
06 November 2008Forget money, careers and family concerns – image-conscious Brummies are most worried about how to get the perfect body, according to a new survey by Ask.com. The survey revealed that the...... Continue reading
Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day at the National Memorial Arboretum
06 November 2008National Memorial ArboretumRemembrance Sunday - 9th November 08 & Armistice Day – 11th November 08Remembrance SundayDetails:A day of events and two services at the foot of the Armed Forces...... Continue reading
Severn Valley Railway’s ‘Santa’ Trains Brush Recession Aside
06 November 2008There may be a recession in progress - but if the Severn Valley Railway’s Santa Steam Trains are any sort of guide, then you’d certainly never know it!Telephone lines to the...... Continue reading
Birmingham Airport Helps Gossey Lane School Take to the Skies
06 November 2008One delighted student from Gossey Lane School will be taking to the skies to visit the beautiful country of Lithuania, with the help of Birmingham International Airport.10 year old Jessica Rodrigues,...... Continue reading
Pavilions Calls Time on Shopping Fatigue with Exclusive Festive ‘Relax and Play’ Zone
05 November 2008Ten Minute Time Out4-8th, 11th-14th & 18th–21st December 2008Arms and back aching from holding too many shopping bags? Feet throbbing inside your ‘oh so stylish but not too...... Continue reading
Rugby Tickets for Semi-Finals at the Ricoh on Sale
05 November 2008Gloucester Rugby and the Ospreys will kick off the EDF Energy Cup semi-final double-header at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, on March 28, 2009.The Cherry and Whites will take on the holders in a 2.30pm...... Continue reading
National Memorial Arboretum announces Royal attendance at Armistice Day service
04 November 2008The National Memorial Arboretum near Lichfield, which comprises 150 acres of trees and memorials, including the striking Armed Forces Memorial, has announced that His Royal Highness Honorary Rear...... Continue reading
A Smart Choice For Christmas Shopping at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts,Ikon Gallery, RBSA Gallery
04 November 2008Three of Birmingham’s top art galleries will be keeping their doors open late into the evening later this month (NOV 26) – and giving visitors a chance to begin their Christmas shopping in...... Continue reading
The BBC Asian Network Tour 2008
04 November 2008Continuing its commitment to providing our audience with the most varied and diverse programme of entertainment anywhere in the country, Warwick Students’ Union is proud to welcome back the...... Continue reading
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